Lent Week 5—WednesdayPsalm 119:145-176 Exodus 7:8-24 2 Corinthians 2:14-36 Mark 10:1-16“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of Godbelongs to such as these.” In the outdoor columbarium at First Baptist Church in Shreveport, there is a captivating bronze sculpture of Jesus holding two children. It is one… Continue reading St Mark’s Lenten Meditations From Our Members
Lent Week 5—Tuesday Psalm 127 Exodus 5:1-6:1 1 Cor. 14:20-33a,39-40 Mark 9:42-50 When my daughter was just learning to walk, my son, almost six years old at the time, would scurry around in front of her clearing away obstacles and trying to keep her from stumbling. He understood that, for someone just learning to… Continue reading St Mark’s Lenten Meditations From Our Members
Lent Week 5—MondayPsalm 31 Exod. 4:10-20(21-26)27-31 1 Cor. 14:1-19 Mark 9:30-41How important is having faith? Do you believe it is impossible to please God withoutfaith? This reading takes place six months before Jesus was nailed to the cross. Thedisciples will take over the ministry of Christ. They will write the New Testament. What Jesus is… Continue reading St Mark’s Lenten Meditations From Our Members
Fifth Sunday of Lent Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm 126 Philippians 3:4-14 John 12:1-8 How do you serve God? In this passage in John, we see Mary doing what she can for our Lord while Judas is almost mocking her and questioning Jesus. Mary has her particular way of presenting herself before Jesus while… Continue reading St. Mark’s Lenten Meditations From Our Members
Lent Week 4—Saturday Psalm 108:1-13, Exodus 2:23-3:15, 1Corinthians 13:1-13, Mark 9:14-29 “I believe, help my unbelief” A distraught father cries out for Jesus to help his beloved son who is possessed by a demon. The father hopes his son can be cured. He loves his son. While Jesus was transfigured on a nearby mountain with… Continue reading St Mark’s Lenten Meditations From Our Members
The Carpenter's Nail 